• Sweet pepper

  part of a specific group of cultivars that belongs to the species Capsicum annuum . These different cultivars of the sweet pepper plant bear fruit in different [...] brown. The sweet pepper is a very rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times higher in red peppers. Red coloured [...] Changing the Rules of the Game? Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore Limonica Ulti-Mite: Cool by Nature. Tough on Pests Trianum

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  two grams of Trianium-G on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response [...] to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible [...] Wubben, Kees Hendriks runs a farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections

• Bugs

  more about What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial [...] overlap, in the dorsal midline. Some bugs produce a pungent odour. Heteropteran bugs are hemimetabolous insects. Their life cycle consists of an egg, usually [...] Biological control of bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation

• Rhyzobug

  Aulacaspis spp ., and other species of armoured scale insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect [...] until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture Recommended for you Predatory

• Casea

  expiry date on the box. On average product can be stored for 2-3 months. Storage temperature Refrigerate at a temperature of 2-6°C/35-43°F in a ventilated [...] boxes out of the insulating shipment packaging. Keep in a dark, ventilated refrigerator/cold room until use. Reviews Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: [...] the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e

• Feltiella acarisuga

  acarisuga is available in a bottle ( Spidend ). Open the bottle and position it straight in the crop (on the slab or directly on the ground). Make sure [...] spots appear on the body. A fully grown larva is about 2 mm long. At the end of the last larval stage, the larva spins a white cocoon near a leaf vein and [...] acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect, native to Europe, preys on various

• Entomite-M

  insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack [...] Pests Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other [...] before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) Dosage The dosage of Entomite-M depends on climate, crop, planting medium

• Leaf miners

  however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the [...] damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting [...] Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants, creating ‘mines’. There are many species of leaf miner affecting

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  limonicus is a generalist predatory mite feeding on thrips, whiteflies and other small insects and mites. It feeds on all larval stages of thrips and has a big [...] Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability [...] health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized d [...] specialized mouthparts to feed on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus [...] adaptability in varying environmental conditions and its efficiency in reducing whitefly infestations. Adults of this species do not feed on whiteflies but